About this episode

Brittany Cartwright interviews Theresa DeMaria about her experiences in a 27-year age gap relationship and the realities of dating in the public eye.

This week on When Reality Hits , Brittany sits down with reality TV breakout Theresa DeMaria from Age of Attraction to unpack everything that happened after the cameras stopped rolling. From navigating a 27-year age gap relationship to dealing with ghosting, public reactions, and dating in the spotlight, Theresa opens up about love, heartbreak, and the lessons she learned from reality TV. The two also dive into dating apps, red flags, younger men, toxic relationships, and why communication can make or break a relationship. Plus, Theresa shares whether she’d ever do another dating show and the one dating boundary she’ll never ignore again. Please support the show by checking out our sponsors! Quince: Go to Quince.com/realityhits for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns. ZBiotics: Go to https://zbiotics.com/REALITY and use REALITY at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Progressive: Quote your car insurance at Progressive.com to join the over 28 million drivers who trust Progressive Discover Your New Home at apartments.com See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

People in this episode

Host: Brittany Cartwright

Guest: Theresa DeMaria

Topics covered

• age gap relationships
• reality TV
• dating
• ghosting
• communication
• toxic relationships

Keywords

• age gap
• reality TV
• dating apps
• ghosting
• communication
• toxic relationships
• public reactions
• love
• heartbreak

Sponsors

Quince, ZBiotics, Progressive

More episodes of When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright

• From Teen Mom to Down Home Fab with Chelsea & Cole · May 22, 2026 · 51 min
• Red Flags & Toxic Men with Natalie Cruz · May 15, 2026 · 48 min

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the When Reality Hits with Brittany Cartwright podcast page.